3 Years Living In A $1900 Renovated RV - Her DIY Mods & Lessons Learned
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Jessy and her cat Moonchi live in her 1978 Dodge Commander. She has been living the nomad life for about 3 years and has no plans of stopping anytime soon. Her desire to live the modern nomad life lead her to write an online book, which is a guide that answers many questions about the lifestyle on the road. She loves sharing her passion with others and even offers to coach people who are thinking about transitioning into this lifestyle over the phone. In addition to her entrepreneurial adventures, Jessy recently renovated her RV and updated the interior and made some much needed mechanic repairs. How awesome is that, right?!! She now has a full bathroom complete with a shower, composting toilet, and plenty of additional storage; a newly designed bedroom with a queen sized bed; and a kitchen that has a full sized refrigerator and oven range. Her tiny home on wheels has practically everything that a traditional home has. With a rig like this, why not go tiny, see the world, and live the adventurous life.
Jessy's thoughts on going tiny, where there is a will, there is a way and don't let fear be the reason you don't go after your dreams. Wishing you all the best on your many adventures to come, Jessy!
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She is living “life”. She has less than others but seems happier:) watching from Thailand
The less you have the more you appreciate what you have at most.
Josh yes indeed!!
S Chao I totally agree!
Chellios RGS more freedom around. It’s true!
When you have what you love you have everything 😉
Crazy clean for a 1978 RV. Even the engine looked spotless. May your life be a life worth living!
I know right, I was thinking did she clean that engine with a toothbrush?
What a beautiful spirit. Human Being free. Rare.
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Everyone has a beautiful spirit . and it's not rare .
If this woman went on a speaking tour, I’d love to hear her stories. I love listening to her speak. You’re an inspiration to young women everywhere!
@RR Continued Its Jamie Davies I live in the UK could move to the USA get my own independent flat like I've got here in the UK RR Continued my friend?
@@largemarge1603 I agree. After one minute I had to move on.
Well spoken easy to follow and inspiring this captured my imagination
Jessy is a true inspiration for those looking to hit the road. No excuses, just moving forward regardless of the curveballs her rig throws at her!
I saw a video of her a while ago , and its great to see her again !!
I've been on the road in my not quite built out bus since November, and I'd hit a slump. Thank you for sharing Jessy and her rig; I feel inspired again 🥰
I’m glad to see an update on her :-)
I have been wanting to do that. Lived in an RV as a kid on beach. Coming closer.
Wait. Are you single?
Stay near water sources plz! I walked 20 miles in the desert when my truck broke down, it is not a good feeling being alone with few resources! I hope you have a great radio system, it help with peace of mind!
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Was it up hill both ways?
She has a motorbike to go get help in case her Commander broke down. Her RV probably has tens of gallons of fresh water. 2:00 and it sounds like she could do engine repair herself.
i don't think she is alone. who is taking her instagram pictures dn
Sudarshan Singh Ashiya you don’t need someone with you to take pictures. There is such thing as tripods with remotes for taking the photo, as well as timers....or a random passerby. She’s alone on the road.
“Fear is just a feeling “ really good way to see things
Her voice is super soothing to me for some reason.💯
Me too!
Me three!
I remember seeing her first tour a couple years ago. I’m glad she stuck with it and did the amazing upgrades. But I’m not shocked. She came across as very capable then and still inspiring now.
Nice to see someone fixing up an older motor home. They so often just sit and rot. Loved the little enduro bike.
I love to see this as well. My first motorcycle was a yellow Honda trail 90, looked just like hers. It was a great little bike. Wish I still had it.
I love her RV. Looks in amazing shape for the age. Keep on truckin' Jessy :)
It’s refreshing to see people such as yourself to recycle the old rigs that are fully capable of giving you everything you need to go full time. So many van lifers are spending upwards of a month 100k and still don’t have all the features your older recycled rig has to offer. These older rigs are all over waiting for people such as yourself to invest your time and energies and save so so so much money !!
This is one independen lady.Salute and respect.
Awesome My son in his 30’s and me in my late 50’s are about to head out on this lifestyle We are both disabled but we know how Tom rough it I am so excited Your video is great
@crutksdub I don't think so. who took her photos on instagram ?
@crutksdub LOL... my kids also knew this. but while riding bike, at distance but camera is moving slightly, and pin point focus, perfect camera angles and many more things that i have noticed. that looks like someone else is taking her picture. not every picture but some many of them that looks professional.
@crutksdub you can see her friends in so many pictures. now don't say that those are dummies 😂🤪
@Life with Timothy Bullshit!
This woman has integrity, she is impressive.
Great job on your RV renovation. You’re doing what a lot of people wish they’d done when younger. You go girl!! Enjoy life but DON’T totally ignore fear. Fear will keep you alive in “stressful” situations! Listen to the little voice inside. When in doubt- don’t!!! Not trying to sound negative, but have a personal protection plan for whatever new situation you are exploring. A sidearm and some training with it would add more safety to whatever you explore. At least some bear spray and/or hornet spray. Unfortunately there are “things” other than bears or hornets that may require its use. Stay safe and pay attention to what’s around you at all times. Good luck 🍀
Whoa. She has incredible emotional intelligence. The philosophy of accepting uncontrollable emotions, and learning from them, is something I’ve recently found myself doing, as I’ve ventured on my own life changing journey of sobriety these past 19 months. Thanks for the share! Super inspired.
Congratulations on your 19 months of sobriety! Way to go!
@@montananomad5382 thank you so, very much! It will be 2 years on October 6th! ;)
As soon as she called her home Mander knew that I had seen her before, so glad to know that she is alright and still on the road.
I watched a tour of hers a few years ago and so cool knowing she’s thriving and still at it
Oh my goodness I love everything in this video...I love her style, lifestyle, her rv, kitty cat and the Dino on the dashboard! I want an rv like this too! Very fun
Bonneville. The place of dreams. Beautiful lady. Beautiful life. Beautiful home.
i love the way she talks about emotions like fears and going out of her comfort zone to experience more to life..thats awesome..and she has a cat too!!..totally pawsome!!
Thanks for saying that about the fear It’s something I needed to hear. I use to be so brave and independent. I got really stressed out and started having anxiety attacks trying to overcome them so I can get back on the road thank you!
Me too and sometimes I can't even believe how courageous I used to be
Applause Applause!!!! Smart, inspiring and enjoy the courageous determination!!!!!
Your Spirit is beautiful and inspiring. Your bravery to face your fears and turn them into life experiences is inspiring. You are a BEAUTIFUL Soul!!!
More than 20 years ago, a friend and I were obsessed with the Commander RV. If we saw one on the road we would salute it. You are living the dream, well done!
Videos like this have been SUPER inspiring. I’m renovating an old Hi-lo trailer and filming it for KZhead. If you guys come out to the east coast next year, say hi.
I just finished watching the first video and now I'm watching this one. This lady is a complete BAD ASS!! Three years is a good amount of time. I love the revamp of the camper and condolences for the loss of your older kitty.
Wow great interior decorating👍👍. I’ve seen a lot of RVs in the early 90s when I used to do CB/ham radio installations.I used to always recommend that what I see you have.Some heavy duty casters on the back of the RV so it doesn’t scrape off the bumper. If you don’t know 80% of your ability to talk on the CB radio is the Antenna system. I also recommend that you should get yourself a ham radio license so you can use the 2 m repeaters for FM voice chat or phone patch capability when you are out of cell range including talking all around the world if you desire it. I’ve also seen on KZhead people building Wi-Fi antennas which is I think I must have for an RV /Van life living because you can always find a free hotspot within a mile.
Yes, I noticed your "Never Ending Story" reference in your former kitty's name. Sorry for your loss!
One of my favorite movies! 😁
that poor horse :(
Either that or she's a fan of '00s emocore.
The girl and her Commander and adventure kitties has been one of my favorite instagram pages to follow. Not only her ideas on life and travel, but also the brave way she tackles all her mechanical and restorations on her home. A lot of others would quit were she hits them head on and conquers lol her challenges she faces. Great story.
the name alone and square square design of RV is masculined enough to a ruggedness who will live here ... and the desert settings adds more hardness solving the equation ... particularly climate and distance ...
This gal is living my dream! So inspiring...thank you for sharing your life.
I love the heart of gold color scheme for the intake!! Great rig, super restoration job--I am inspired!
My jaw dropped when I saw the Commander in the thumbnail! That was the motorhome my family used growing up. ❤️
overall a very becoming lady - she has brains and looks but more importantly she understands that life is not the grind rather it is the freedom to choose how to live each day
Why is her "having looks" necessary?
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Life on the road is so freeing! Been RVing since 2010, would not change a thing. You really get to know yourself living in the desert. Happy travels!
I'm impressed! I'll be showing this to my 14 year old daughter tomorrow... as a example of how strong, independent women can thrive on their own. Thank you for this awesome piece. Look us up when you come through Colorado = ).
Love the layout and how it looks. You did a good job
* great
One of the most beautiful conversions I have seen in an RV. (And I have seen a lot). Simple, clean, just lovely!
I really love your approach to fixing up the Commander and making it really work...thanks so much for sharing!
I love to see the maturity that has developed from the first few videos featuring "Mander" & her Owner. The soul has done some growing and it shows. ❤️💪🏽
This is the second time I've seen a video of her and her rig. She is one badass lady! ☺️
I am soooo glad your still in your RV, you give me hope 😁
my parents had a small motorhome when I was a boy. Winey Brave. 318 engine. Fun to see another RV with Dodge Fargo chassis that survived and still out there on the road!
Such a breath of fresh air you are! So many of these rv folks have piles of cash laying around and tour the high places and seem to run from place to place to place. I prefer simple and easy. I am almost set to launch! You are an inspiration to me. I hope you are still out there! Peace!
Jessy is a class act and seems very grounded. She is well read and oh yea, also quite beautiful inside and out! Godspeed Jessy
A empowering way to truly learn to know thyself and embracing the unknown adventures in life. Great build, thanks guys for sharing the journey. Cool cat
AWESOME!! One of the best campers that I've ever seen, and I've been looking at them for years!! I can't get over how much your cat seems to make the vehicle into a home. It's like it changes everything, welcomes you home, and provides a living energy for that space. It's all so incredulous. Well done! I love it!!
Incredulous is a curious word to use there.
A house is not a home until it has cat. 😺
This is the most beautiful old RV So charming and love all the pastel colors. It’s neat and clean and all those great windows !
Just have to say you are such an inspiration to us everyone . You make me feel happy , very hard to do . You are truly living ,not existing
Love this woman's attitude and spirit of adventure. I'll be she barely knew there was a pandemic. There is still life out there folks!
Chiming in on type of video i normally dont chime in on BUT... this lady is awesome and no matter what , she is doing her. Living humble and living the way SHE CHOOSES TO FEEL. And this is why i speak on it, seen like 200 plus dislikes and how can you dislike on what she is doing? Anyone not approving on how this woman is living? Is a fool and exactly the type of person i do not f_c% with. Dont know you lady but u r awesome, and keep doing you 🙏
What a contagious smile .. lovely. And a great way of life. She did everything right :)
Love the update. Glad to see her still living in her mander!
Hi, saw your last post, so I,m Impressed with the upgrades and cosmetic enhancements. The cabinets look so cool, really nice, and the bike looks fun too. Keep on trucking gal. 🥰🥰🥰 xxx ( from SE England UK)
Your smile shows so much pride and happiness ❤️
I love your rig and your energy and spirit! Great job doing what you do!
How exciting to see Jessy again! I’ve wondered what happened to her. She looks so much like my 17 year old granddaughter, it’s uncanny! My husband and I just bought a gently used motorhome and am personalizing it now. Can’t wait to get on the road. Happy trails, Miss Jessy!
Love your place. I'm so proud of you. Good advice, "Don't let fear dictate your life".. Awesomeness
It's nice to hear from a women who relies on HERSELF for here existence, happiness and freedom. Way to go girl !!!!
Had a Honda Trail 90 as a teen - a great, go-anywhere bike we'd take camping; dual-range gearbox let it climb almost anything short of a sheer vertical wall.
I very much enjoyed listening to this young lady talk. She has a good head on her shoulders.
Keep it up Jessy. You are the real inspiration 💫for others.✨
Thank you for this video! You have just brought my RV project back to life. I needed the "out of the box" kind of thing
You go girl! Good for you. That goes to show you that one doesn t need a bunch of crap to be happy. This is gonna be the future for most people since nobody will be able to afford a house.
Stay strong!!! Do consider doing park hosting. I'm in SW WA and the State & DNR are always looking for volunteers in exchange for full hookup. That's been my savings time not to mention living in some really cool places and meeting more nomadics!
Oh wow, I remember your RV, yes it looks so much nicer, elegantly done. Good for you. Missouri 💚
That is real mastery of space and decor. Beautiful scenery as well.
I love the colors and textures. It looks like a very comfortable place and a beautiful kitty!
Lovely lifestyle. I live this also. Wouldn't trade it for a fortune. The world is my back yard. Lovin' it! Cudoes to the lady!
I remember watching this amazing girl on a video a while ago. You don't forget a person like this and a rig like this. She won me when I saw her choice in motorcycles. The C90 is an iconic bike. Check Ed March videos. He rode around on one of these. I can't believe how clean that old dodge engine is!
If you really like C90 you're gonna love this one kzhead.info/sun/n7JtZK2XjWOXeJE/bejne.html
@@jayemeljay2117 The C90 gives those dude instant street cred. If they had Harleys is laugh at them as posers
Is it a Honda cub Rally?
Hello, I was on the fence deciding on if I wanted a nomadic life and after viewing your video I decided yes it's a life I would be happy to live! Thank you for sharing!
Wow. You sure are self sufficient! I love your home. Simple yet beautiful. Very homely. You are doing a wonderful job. I can see you as a coach. This is your gift. You are an overcomer! God bless!
I love Jess! I've seen at least two other videos featuring her and her rig over the years. She's been one of the biggest inspirations for me in my planning a life on the road (I even sold my mom on the idea and she's planning a van build of her own). I'm own a house now but dream about renovating an old RV or converting a party bus.
Did u ever reno. an old RV or party bus and go on a tour?
Have to admit that I was Initially smitten by her beauty, but then I began to realize that the really beautiful thing is her independence, perseverence, and small footprint on the world.
The minute she spoke my life was better
Your outlook on life is inspiring. I'm contemplating the Mother Road in something like what you have.
Indeed impressed with her resiliency and self reliance living on her own mobile home👏😊
A woman who appreciates a clean golden manifold, there is hope for the world.
nooo... there's no appreciation here. she just paid someone to clean the bike before she shot a short clip of salt flats.. a real rider would be telling these stories in a bar with no video evidence to speak of..
@@nicholaiginovaef4861 He's talking about the RV's intake manifold. That's nothing about the cub.
The Tina Fey book cancels that out.
@@nicholaiginovaef4861 not only did you get the comment wrong, but your reply is nonsensical. A real rider? She lives full time in a camper and uses a bike to get places. Just admit that you derive your identity from dumb shit - like riding a motorcycle - and that this woman has outclassed you at all the things you value.
Is that a Holley carb? I am jealous. My Quadrajet was a nightmare to keep tuned.
Very smart young woman! I would love to live this lifestyle when I retire.
Love kitties and love the retro RV! Inside looks beautiful. Could be featured in an RV magazine.
Amazing! You are SUPER resilient and you have a cool motorbike and house. Thanks for the tour! Love the nature's head, your shower space is so open now.
Getting the throne out of the shower was a great idea. I love everything about the RV, but you are right, the bedroom is the coolest room in the whole house. It almost feels like a boat
It was nice to see this video. It was years ago when you renovated the RV and I saw the video. I was impressed. Great to see you are making this work and the changes you made.
Personallly something seems off. Three years on the road and only 9000 miles? She bought the van with 54 thousand or so miles and the shot of the odometer in this one showed 65 thousand? My wife do overlanding on weekends and put over 35 thousand miles in the same time period. I stumbled on this today watched the first video and this one. Don't think I will be watching any more.
@@paysontom1 Consider this. The cost of gas at 6 miles per gallon . Couple that with her other maintenance & living costs. There is another video where she states she doesn't have the funds to eat out so she cooks for herself close to every time. She appears to have no (permanent) regular occupation (some other ladies living on the road do). She's a minimalist and good for her. It's entirely possible to get away with 10,000 miles in three years time especially with the help of a road bike. She's a 21st century pioneer.
Great! I love her philosophy of simply but beautiful life! God bless girl🌺💕🙏‼️
So stylish! Now I know this isn't as simple as it seems, but she sure makes it look that way! Love that she's learned how to change the oil, etc. Very empowering! New subscriber here!! -Val
You're an amazing beautiful lady . ~ HEART of GOLD ~ God bless you 🙏🏼
I remember seeing a video of her rig a while back with the old interior. I loved it but I think i like this even more. Looks more open and spacious. She seems super cool. Love her ideas and views.
Something doesnt add up. Stumbled on this today. First video was really good so I thought I would watch another. In the first video she siad she bought the RV with 54K miles in this video 3 years later the odometer shot showed 64K miles. Only 10K miles in tree years? That is hardly living on the road.
Cool lady with great messages to share. Beautiful camper as well. Godspeed on your journey ahead.
Wow!! You even fix that engine yourself and painted it up so nice!!💕💕💕💞👍👍👏🕵️👏👍👍🎉🎉🎉🎉😏
Love the vintage rigs🙌🏽🙌🏽 Beautiful 😍
Girl, you are living my dream and thank you for the inspirational "kick-in-the-a**" to up my game on making it happen asap in my own life. I actually bought a 1984 Volkswagen Westfalia camper van back in 2009. My plans are, much like you, to modify a jet ski trailer that l have and purchase a dual-sport 650cc motorcycle to tow along for all the "excursions" from wherever l'm camping out at. Alaska is my number 1 destination. Hope to make it happen this year. (If they can get this "virus-thing" under control! Wish me luck! Loved your story! Thanks for sharing!!!
Same life over here! I've been in my '78 holiday rambler for 3 years too! Complete with cat AND yellow moped! Cool to see a parallel & know I'm not alone in the struggle ;-)
Good for U n Mochi to live a life of adventures. Be safe n hope all goes well for u 2
The desert scenery and your rig reminds me of Randy Quaid hauling full speed to kick some alien ass in the movie Independence Day. Pretty cool!
"Shitter's full." Oh, wait, wrong movie.
...Sadly Randy Quaid is Currently Hauling Full Speed in a Desert Ready to Kick some Alien Ass
@@davelynch3064 forgot to tow the crop duster plane
Hey fellas "I'm back!"
You’re so amazing and inspiring! I hope to retire and live off grid. Thank you for sharing!!
I've told my daughters don't depend on anyone. To depend on themselves. Thank you for the video I'll be watching for more. God bless you
You and your kitty are inspiring! I wish you the best!
I tuned in because I saw a RV going across desert/salt flats and all I thought of was the movie Independence Day.
😂
..thought it was 'Raising the Arizona'...lol
same!
Or perhaps, "From Dusk till Dawn?" ;-) -- BR
this ones called Independance Girl!!
I wish I was braver. I literally have imagined living in a very similar RV. I was camping and traveling almost every summer as an only child back in the day in new mobile homes just like hers. Unfortunately I am a product of my parents and I was raised to plan ahead to avoid "bumps" in the road. My dad hated thinking that our new mobile home would break down so every year he bought a brand new one. I want to be her and just pack my furry kids into a house on wheels and live my true bohemian lifestyle. That's my other persona that nobody knows. She is so brave in so many ways. I got anxious when she said she painted the engine block gold. 😬😯 My mind was racing that something might happen to it because it's that proper engine colour. I wished I could take a pill to get over this perfectionism. Live your BEST LIFE GIRLFRIEND for all your gals that are out here living vicariously through you. We will be here if you need us but when I flap my wings I don't get lift off and I just crash land softly. Maybe one day I'll get my real big girl wings and a new brave heart. Maybe 😏🤞🏼🙏🏼🍀
Hope u get there. I can relate.
@DrBill No but I get where you think that. 😊
Cyndy, I like how you think. Best of luck.
What's the worst that could happen, what bump in the road could you not overcome?
You said your dad bought a new one every year? You should just borrow some money from your dad he is obviously fucking loaded. You then to just buy a condo on the beach and stay there.
My grandparents had a commander when I was a baby/kid in the 70’s. Great memories.
love love love the bed area, so cozy and the windows are a big plus!